San Juans Rest Day (September 2009)

Sat October 31, 2009

(San Juans - Part 2)

We had pulled into camp after dark, so we didn't realize the view that our campsite had. When we got up the next morning, this is the view that awaited us.

This was our rest day, so we just did stuff around Ouray. We went to the Box Canyon Falls. Unfortunately, I was not able to get any good pictures because of how close the canyon walls are around it. You'll just have to go and check it out for yourself. It is only $3 to get into the city park. South of Ouray, the road climbs quickly and when you look back (or pull off at a overlook) here's the view you get.

After going around Ouray, we headed up to Ridgeway for lunch and some beer at the Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery.

They have five beers. I had pint of the Stout, before getting tasters of the other four and finishing with a pint of the IPA. The stout and IPA were excellent. The Blonde Ale was tasteless. The Irish Red Ale was better than average for Red Ales. The Best Bitter was ok. The only food they have is Paninis with a bag of chips, about $7 each-a bit expensive for the amount of food, but really good. The pints were $3.75 ($4.25 for the IPA). The popcorn was free and there were mini etch-a-sketches on the tables. It's a small place, with only 5 tables and room for four at the bar.

Back in Ouray, we checked out Cascade Falls, a short walk from the town.

We also went by Ouray's own brewery, Mr. Grumpy Pants, but it was closed. Here's their explanation of their hours.

We tried stopping by several times, but they weren't open.